Rewired Woman Podcast
The Rewired Woman Podcast is your go-to space for real, honest, and heart-centered conversations about how our nervous systems shape our lives and how we can use modern science and ancient wisdom to feel more safe, aligned, connected, and powerful than ever before.
This isn’t your average neuroscience podcast.
We’re reviewing the research and bringing you evidence-based insights and tools with a feminine lens mixed with a little woo, lots of curiosity, endless laughs, and heart-felt magic.
Think: chats over coffee where one minute we’re talking about healing attachment wounds, and the next we’re diving into the latest study that blew our minds (and proved why– once and for all– we really should block our ex!).
Join Kat and Mads as they bring women the science-backed support and soulful reminders they need to feel safe in their bodies, confident in their choices, and powerful in their purpose.
Because understanding your brain is the ultimate tool to becoming the woman you want to be—and it’s way more fun when we do it together!
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
In this episode, we continue the conversation around suicide by examining how public policy, personal experience, and community care intersect. While not our direct experience, we approach this topic with care and humility, sharing research and insights that deeply impact LGBTQ+ youth, cisgendered men and other vulnerable groups.
We touch on:
The relationship of highly traditional masculinity on the higher rate of suicide deaths in male populations
How all mental health is political and why policy decisions can directly increase suicide risk
2024 data from The Trevor Project and the urgency of supporting LGBTQ+ youth
The emotional weight of not knowing what to say and how just showing up still matters
Risk factors like trauma, mental illness, abuse, impulsivity, and lack of access to care
How poverty, homelessness, unsafe environments, and access to firearms contribute to suicide risk
The importance of community support, compassionate dialogue, and stigma reduction
Coping tools and the role of personal safety plans in navigating moments of crisis
How conversations, even imperfect ones, can save lives
We also reflect on how connection, compassion, and clear support systems can make all the difference. If you've ever wondered how to be there for someone or how to be honest about your own struggle, this episode offers both vulnerability and education.
💬 Whether you're personally affected, politically engaged, or just trying to understand more deeply, this episode is a raw, real look at how collective care, not silence, becomes a lifeline.
🧾 References: Also provided in the show notesAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (2019). AFSP Annual Report. Https://Afsp.org/Pdfs. https://annual2019.afsp.org/pdfs/AFSP-AnnualReport-web.pdf
CDC. (2025, March 26). Suicide data and statistics. Suicide Prevention; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html
Coleman, D., Feigelman, W., & Rosen, Z. (2020). Association of High Traditional Masculinity and Risk of Suicide Death. JAMA Psychiatry, 77(4), 435. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.4702
Firearm Suicide | Center for Gun Violence Solutions. (2023). Center for Gun Violence Solutions; John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions/firearm-suicide
Holt‐Lunstad, J. (2024). Social connection as a critical factor for mental and physical health: evidence, trends, challenges, and future implications. World Psychiatry, 23(3), 312–332. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.21224
Lee, W. Y., Nicholas, H. J., Hobaica, S., DeChants, J. P., Price, M. N., & Nath, R. (2024). State-level anti-transgender Laws Increase past-year Suicide Attempts among Transgender and non-binary Young People in the USA. Nature Human Behaviour, 8(8), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-024-01979-5
Marshall, C. A., Crowley, P., Carmichael, D., Goldszmidt, R., Aryobi, S., Holmes, J., Easton, C., Isard, R., & Murphy, S. (2022). Effectiveness of suicide safety planning interventions: A systematic review informing occupational therapy. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 90(2), 000841742211320. https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174221132097
National Institute of Mental Health. (2025, March). Suicide. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide
Nikhil Palekar, MD. (2024, April 19). How To Improve Working Memory with Everyday Habits. Stony Brook Medicine Health News. https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/how-to-improve-working-memory-with-everyday-habits/
Siegel, J. Z., & Crockett, M. J. (2013). How serotonin shapes moral judgment and behavior. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1299(1), 42–51. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.12229
Stack, S. (2021). Contributing factors to suicide: Political, social, cultural and economic. Preventive Medicine, 152(1), 106498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106498
The Trevor Project. (2024). 2024 U.S. national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people. The Trevor Project; The Trevor Project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/
Young, S. N. (2007). How to increase serotonin in the human brain without drugs. Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience : JPN, 32(6), 394. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2077351/
Keywords:
Suicide prevention, LGBTQ youth mental health, Trevor Project 2024, Suicide risk factors, Mental health and public policy, Gun control and suicide, Borderline personality disorder (BPD), Depression and suicide, Suicide and trauma, Emotional neglect and mental health, Coping with suicidal thoughts, Suicide safety planning, Personal safety plan mental health, How to support someone suicidal, Mental health stigma, Executive dysfunction and mental illness, Childhood trauma and suicide, Suicide statistics 2024, Mental health podcast, Mental illness and politics, Access to mental health care, Community support and suicide, Neurobiology of suicidal ideation, Suicide awareness podcast, Suicide and marginalized communities, Grief after suicide loss, Suicide prevention coping tools

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
In this episode, we unpack the question so many people have when they first hear the term Dark Triad: What is it, why is it dark, and what does it tell us about human behavior?
The Dark Triad isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a psychological framework that helps describe personality traits marked by self-interest, emotional coldness, and low empathy. Developed by psychologists in 2002, the model identifies three overlapping yet distinct traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.
Together, these traits form a lens through which researchers study manipulation, exploitation, and self-serving behavior, not as rare pathologies, but as subclinical traits that can show up in the general population.
We touch on:
How narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy connect through shared traits like emotional detachment, aggression, and low empathy
The origins of the Dark Triad concept, and how it was developed it to fill gaps left by the traditional Big Five personality model
How the Big Five (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) focus on adaptive or “positive” human traits — while the Dark Triad highlights the malevolent side of human motivation
Why researchers argue that acknowledging these traits broadens our understanding of human complexity, rather than simply labeling behaviors as “good” or “bad”
The idea that manipulation, self-interest, and strategic thinking are part of the full range of human capacity, not limited to villains or extreme cases
How context, power, and culture shape whether these traits become harmful or merely adaptive
We also reflect on how understanding the Dark Triad can lead to better boundaries, self-awareness, and empathy — both for ourselves and others. Recognizing these traits doesn’t mean demonizing people; it means seeing the full spectrum of what it means to be human.
💬 Whether you’re curious about psychology, fascinated by personality research, or exploring the complexities of behavior and power, this episode offers insight into the unseen forces that drive human interaction and what happens when empathy goes missing.
🧾 References:
Artem Myznikov, Korotkov, A., Zheltyakova, M., Kiselev, V., Ruslan Masharipov, Kirill Bursov, Orazmurad Yagmurov, Mikhail Votinov, Cherednichenko, D., Didur, M., & Maxim Kireev. (2024). Dark triad personality traits are associated with decreased grey matter volumes in “social brain” structures. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1326946
Azizli, N., & Vernon, P. A. (2016). Relationships between the Dark Triad and PTSD symptoms. Personality and Individual Differences, 101, 465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.080
Babakr, Z., & Nabi Fatahi. (2023). Risk-taking Behaviour: The Role of Dark Triad Traits, Impulsivity, Sensation Seeking and Adverse Childhood Experience. Acta Informatica Medica : AIM : Journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : Časopis Društva Za Medicinsku Informatiku BiH, 31(4), 292–292. https://doi.org/10.5455/aim.2023.31.292-299
Denogent, L. M., Megías-Robles, A., Fernández-Berrocal, P., & Gómez-Leal, R. (2025). Comparative analysis of Dark Triad traits in relation to performance and self-reported emotional intelligence. Personality and Individual Differences, 240, 113129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2025.113129
Koehn, M. A., Okan, C., & Jonason, P. K. (2019). A primer on the Dark Triad traits. Australian Journal of Psychology, 71(1), 7–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajpy.12198
Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. (2002). The dark triad of personality: Narcissism, machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Journal of Research in Personality, 36(6), 556–563. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0092-6566(02)00505-6
Rousseau, D. (2025, February). Trauma and the Dark Triad | Danielle Rousseau. Bu.edu. https://sites.bu.edu/daniellerousseau/2025/02/26/trauma-and-the-dark-triad/

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
If you have ever wondered why your energy, focus, and mood shift throughout the month, this episode will help you understand why.
In Part 2 of our Cycle Syncing series, Mads and Kat explore the neuroscience of the female brain during the ovulation and luteal phases. These phases shape how you think, feel, and perform by influencing key brain chemicals like estrogen, dopamine, and progesterone.
You will learn how hormonal changes impact motivation, memory, and emotional regulation, and how to align your workouts, nutrition, and rest with your natural rhythm. This episode connects evidence-based neuroscience with practical lifestyle tips so you can better support your mind and body through each stage of your cycle.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How the follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases affect the brain and nervous system
Why estrogen supports learning, confidence, and creativity
The neuroscience behind dopamine, motivation, and focus
How progesterone influences mood, energy, and stress regulation
The role of the HPO axis (hypothalamic pituitary ovarian connection)
How cycle syncing can ease PMS and PMDD symptoms
Science-based nutrition and exercise strategies for each phase
Why less than one percent of neuroscience research focuses on women’s health
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Understanding your cycle is not just about hormones. It is about knowing your body, rewiring your habits, and working with your brain.

Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
In this episode of the Rewired Woman Podcast, Kat and Mads open up about cycle syncing and what it means to live in rhythm with the phases of the menstrual cycle.
What begins as a light conversation quickly becomes personal and vulnerable, touching on painful teenage periods, the effects of birth control, fertility concerns, and the cultural silence that surrounds menstruation. Together, they explore how neuroscience, spirituality, and lived experience intersect, showing how syncing with your body’s natural cycle can bring relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection.
Part one focuses on the “winter” season of the cycle, or menstruation. Kat and Mads share both research and practical strategies for navigating this phase, from nutrition and exercise to self-care and rest.
Cycle syncing is the practice of aligning daily habits with the phases of the menstrual cycle.
During menstruation, the body and brain naturally shift into lower energy, which makes rest and gentle care important.
Nutrition choices such as warm meals, hydration, and herbal teas can help reduce discomfort.
Gentle movement like stretching, yoga, or mindful walking is more supportive during this phase than intense exercise.
Talking openly about menstrual health helps break down stigma and creates space for healing.
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References
A. Amanzholkyzy, D.S. Kulzhanova, G.Zh. Sakhipova, A.Z. Mussina, & Sh.B. Kosmuratova. (2025). Stress-related changes in the menstrual cycle and their significance for health: A literature review. Репродуктивная медицина (Центральная Азия), 2, 69–74. https://doi.org/10.37800/RM.2.2025.514
Bruinvels, G., Hackney, A. C., & Pedlar, C. R. (2022). Menstrual Cycle: the Importance of Both the Phases and the Transitions between Phases on Training and Performance. Sports Medicine, 52(7). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01691-2
Cucci, D. (2024, May 15). Cycle Syncing: How to Understand Your Menstrual Cycle to Reduce Period Symptoms. NewYork-Presbyterian; NewYork-Presbyterian. https://healthmatters.nyp.org/cycle-syncing-how-to-understand-your-menstrual-cycle-to-reduce-period-symptoms/
Doctrow, B. (2024, September 30). Brain changes observed during pregnancy. National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/brain-changes-observed-during-pregnancy
Draper, C. F., Duisters, K., Weger, B., Chakrabarti, A., Harms, A. C., Brennan, L., Hankemeier, T., Goulet, L., Konz, T., Martin, F. P., Moco, S., & van der Greef, J. (2018). Menstrual cycle rhythmicity: metabolic patterns in healthy women. Scientific Reports, 8(14568). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-32647-0
Francois, M. (2024). Cycle Syncing: Optimizing Women’s Quality of Life Cycle Syncing: Optimizing Women’s Quality of Life. https://idun.augsburg.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2579&context=etd
Hagemann, G., Ugur, T., Schleussner, E., Mentzel, H.-J., Fitzek, C., Witte, O. W., & Gaser, C. (2011). Changes in Brain Size during the Menstrual Cycle. PLoS ONE, 6(2), e14655. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014655
Helfrich-Förster, C., Domenie, E. D., Mitesser, O., Hovestadt, T., Ferlin, A., Wehr, T. A., Costa, R., & Montagnese, S. (2025). Synchronization of women’s menstruation with the Moon has decreased but remains detectable when gravitational pull is strong. PubMed, 11(39), eadw4096–eadw4096. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adw4096
Menstrual cycles today: how menstrual cycles vary by age, weight, race, and ethnicity | Study Updates | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2024, July 17). Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; HSPH. https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/apple-womens-health-study/study-updates/menstrual-cycles-today-how-menstrual-cycles-vary-by-age-weight-race-and-ethnicity/
Mikhael, S., Punjala-Patel, A., & Gavrilova-Jordan, L. (2019). Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis Disorders Impacting Female Fertility. Biomedicines, 7(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines7010005
Montero-López, E., Santos-Ruiz, A., García-Ríos, M. C., Rodríguez-Blázquez, M., Rogers, H. L., & Peralta-Ramírez, M. I. (2018). The relationship between the menstrual cycle and cortisol secretion: Daily and stress-invoked cortisol patterns. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 131, 67–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2018.03.021
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Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Is intuition really just a “woo woo” concept, or is there evidence to support it?
In this episode of Rewired Woman Podcast, Kat and Mads explore how neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality overlap when it comes to trusting your gut.
We talk about what makes intuition different from impulsivity and insight, how the insula and vagus nerve help explain gut feelings, and why women are often better at reading nonverbal cues. We also unpack Dr. Joel Pearson’s SMILE framework for using intuition wisely and reflect on where science stops and spirituality begins.
Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories about love, relationships, and even adopting a soul-dog, plus practical ways to strengthen your intuition through mindfulness, journaling, and dancing.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
How intuition and impulsivity potentially overlap, especially for people with ADHD
The brain regions involved in intuitive knowing (insula, prefrontal cortex, amygdala, anterior cingulate)
Why the gut–brain connection and vagus nerve make “gut feelings” feel so real
The role of intuition in language, communication, and nonverbal decoding
The SMILE model and when to trust your gut (and when not to)
Spiritual perspectives like ancestral memory, “future memories,” and higher-self guidance
These science girlies have come to a verdict. Intuition is not some pie-in-the-sky concept. It is a blend of unconscious pattern recognition, interoception, and emotional evaluation (with a little dash of mysticism if you ask us).
Understanding how to harness your intuition can help you make better decisions, deepen relationships, and strengthen your confidence.
💬If you enjoy this episode, subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and share it with a friend. It helps us grow and reach more women who are ready to rewire their lives with science and soul.
Follow us on Instagram @rewiredwomanpod for more behind-the-scenes, journaling prompts, and neuroscience-meets-girl-chat conversations.
🧾 References: Bechara, A., Damasio, H., & Damasio, A. R. (2000). Emotion, Decision Making and the Orbitofrontal Cortex. Cerebral Cortex, 10(3), 295–307. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/10.3.295
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Our first episode we cover the heavy topic of suicide, and how it unexpectedly laid the foundation for our relationship. Join us as we go through our personal experiences and brief research on some of the mechanisms involved. We also reflect on the grief and complexity of losing someone to suicide, and how our own struggles shifted after that loss.
We touch on:
the risk factors such as mental health diagnosis, symptoms, and thinking patterns.
Our personal experiences with suicidal thoughts and attempts
How childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and loneliness shaped our inner worlds
The neuroscience behind suicidal ideation and mood disorders like borderline personality disorder (BPD) and depression
The role of brain chemistry, trauma, and executive dysfunction in mental health
How safety plans, support systems, and compassionate conversations can reduce suicide risk
The stigma surrounding suicide and how we can better support each other through it
Join us as we experience the full range of emotions; from laughing about our origins, to crying, to intellectual discussion and our attempt to find meaning in a topic near and dear to our lives. This episode isn’t just about mental health struggles; it's about survival, understanding, connection, and healing.
💬 Whether you're someone who has battled these feelings yourself, know someone who has, or are simply ready for a real and raw conversation about mental health, this episode is a safe space for reflection and hope.
🧾 References: Also provided in the show notesBalcioglu, Y. H., & Kose, S. (2018). Neural substrates of suicide and suicidal behaviour: from a neuroimaging perspective. Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 28(3), 314–328. https://doi.org/10.1080/24750573.2017.1420378
Gvion, Y., Levi-Belz, Y., Hadlaczky, G., & Apter, A. (2015). On the role of impulsivity and decision-making in suicidal behavior. World Journal of Psychiatry, 5(3), 255. https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v5.i3.255
Keilp, J. G., Sackeim, H. A., Brodsky, B. S., Oquendo, M. A., Malone, K. M., & Mann, J. J. (2001). Neuropsychological Dysfunction in Depressed Suicide Attempters. American Journal of Psychiatry, 158(5), 735–741. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.158.5.735
Kernberg, O. (2009). The concept of the death drive: A clinical perspective. The International Journal of Psychoanalysis, 90(5), 1009–1023. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-8315.2009.00187.x
Kirsch, M., Dimitrijevic, A., & Buchholz, M. B. (2022). “Death drive” scientifically reconsidered: Not a drive but a collection of trauma-induced auto-addictive diseases. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.941328
Klonsky, E. D., May, A. M., & Saffer, B. Y. (2016). Suicide, Suicide Attempts, and Suicidal Ideation. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 12(1), 307–330. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-021815-093204
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Mann, J. J., & Rizk, M. M. (2020). A Brain-Centric Model of Suicidal Behavior. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 177(10), 902–916. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20081224
Orsolini, L., Latini, R., Pompili, M., Serafini, G., Volpe, U., Vellante, F., Fornaro, M., Valchera, A., Tomasetti, C., Fraticelli, S., Alessandrini, M., La Rovere, R., Trotta, S., Martinotti, G., Di Giannantonio, M., & De Berardis, D. (2020). Understanding the Complex of Suicide in Depression: from Research to Clinics. Psychiatry Investigation, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.30773/pi.2019.0171
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🧠 Trigger Warning: This episode contains open and honest discussions around suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, trauma, and mental illness. Listener discretion is advised.
Keywords:suicide prevention podcast, suicidal ideation, borderline personality disorder, mental health awareness, September suicide prevention month, depression, trauma recovery, safety plans, suicide stigma, neuroscience of mental health, DBT, BPD support, mental health podcast, grief and suicide, coping with loss, suicide awareness month

Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Join Kat and Mads as they bring women the science-backed support and soulful reminders they need to feel safe in their bodies, confident in their choices, and powerful in their purpose. We’re reviewing the research and bringing you evidence-based insights and tools with a feminine lens mixed with a little woo, lots of curiosity, endless laughs, and heart-felt magic.




